Sign of the snowy season: ODOT closes the gates on the west side of McKenzie Pass
(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Weekend snowfall over the Cascades has prompted the Oregon Department of Transportation to close the…
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Scam Alert: Deschutes County warns of recent ‘phishing’ emails that aim to steal your personal information
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County staff warned community members Tuesday of a recent email “phishing” scam and advised…
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COCC Awarded $1.3 Million Federal Grant to Expand Student Support Services
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Central Oregon Community College (COCC) a $1.3 million TRIO Student Support…
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Meta donates to Crook County schools to boost robotics, launch community programs
(Update: video added) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District announced this week that it has received a generous $25,000…
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Oregon gas prices keep falling ‘like the autumn leaves,’ AAA reports; Bend average now below $4 a gallon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices below $60 per barrel and lackluster demand for gas in the U.S. are helping push pump prices lower, AAA…
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COCC receives federal grant to help low-income, first-generation students succeed
(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College has received a $1.36 million federal grant that will provide 140…
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OSU-Cascades’ early fall enrollment numbers highlight growth in high-demand degree programs
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades released a preliminary fall enrollment report Tuesday that it said…
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Halloween family-fun event happening this weekend in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Well, head on down to Ponch’s Place this Saturday, October 18th, from 11…
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OSP searching for suspect in hit-and-run fatality, requesting public assistance
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Sunday, October 12th at 1:08 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on…
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‘Soil Alive!’: High Desert Museum’s new exhibit invites visitors to journey underground, explore a hidden world
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just below our feet, there is a universe that is busy, active and alive. Next Saturday, the High Desert…
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The fall bear ‘eat-a-thon’ is on: ODFW has some ‘BearWise’ advice on keeping bears, people and pets safe
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Now that cooler autumn weather has replaced those hot summer days, Oregon’s bears have begun their annual…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, October 14th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 14th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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New ‘permit-ready’ modular homes arrive in Redmond; community invited to ribbon-cutting
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Timbergon Modular says it is launching its newest modular home solutions in Redmond, “designed for…
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Chilly Tuesday with a drying pattern
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good morning! Although the wintry precipitation has moved out, the cold air is still hanging around today. Clouds will linger…
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Changing seasons bring shifts in business – and daily life – across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Central Oregon’s familiar sunshine is slowly giving way to chilly mornings and crisp evenings. While the changing colors and…
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Sports Report: Mariners take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS and Oregon State Beavers move on from head coach Trent Bray
It was a great day for Mariner fans after they took a dominating 2-0 lead in their first ALCS in 24 years. Their offense was nearly unstoppable…
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Central Oregonians urged to prepare homes for coming winter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As winter approaches, the cold once again brings familiar challenges for Central Oregonians. Getting ready now, experts say, can…
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OHA issues health advisory for some uses of Prineville Reservoir due to harmful algae blooms
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory Monday for Prineville…
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TODAY: Seattle Mariners take on the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series
TORONTO, Canada (KTVZ) — The Seattle Mariners took on the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday evening for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. It…
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Search ends in tragedy: Bend man dies after motorcycle crash in Horse Ridge area east of Bend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man who went missing after a Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride was found dead Monday morning in the…
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